Star Wars: TOR Guild Interest #2 (w/ a Poll for Server Location & Server Type)

[Specop 007]

My preference is PVE-RP servers. They (usually) seem to have slightly more mature populations. Haven't heard yet if TOR will have RP servers tho.

Edit: Apparently they will. Should've googled it.

Have to agree with that. Some of my best experiences were on RP servers not due to the Rp but just because the people were normal, mature adults.

 

[s44]

I'd rather not do RP server. First because, well, I don't RP; second because I do see a fair number of actual RP folks unhappy that their servers get watered down by non-RPers who come because of the "mature" idea.

The pre-launch cultivation of TOR guilds - including RP - may, incidentally, make these servers have more actual RP than in previous games...

 

[StepUp]

KeithTalent should be adding polls for server location and server type shortly!

 

[ViviTheMage]

If it's PvP and central, sure.

My experience with RP/PvP servers vary, but overall, they equally suck with mature vs kids who are there to just troll the chat logs.

 

[s44]

No central servers, just California and Virginia.

 

[Lumathix]

Wife and I may be interested. PVP is ok with me, but she won't be doing much of it i'm sure. This is her first MMORPG.

 

[ElFenix]

how's the pvp work in tor?

 

[StepUp]

To be merged with the original thread.

 

[s44]

how's the pvp work in tor?

Structured:
Warzones. Queue solo or in groups of up to 4, matches are 8 v 8, teleport in and out. Alderaan (conquest), Voidstar (rush), Huttball (a ball sport). No level divisions, everyone's buffed to 50-equivalent. This may become a problem when a lot of true 50s in high-end gear beyond the scope of autobuff appear, but that's later. Even players in the teens can be helpful, though level 10 (when you can start queueing for these) players are sort of hapless due to lack of skills (not even sprint at that point!). Alderaan and Voidstar are Republic v. Empire; Huttball can be RvR or EvE.
Ilum. Objective-based PvP planet for level 50s.
Outlaw's Den. Free-for-all zone in the Tatooine Desert (everyone is red except your party). Perks for holding.

Unstructured:
Planet structure keeps the factions apart until about level 20, and unlikely to run into each other outside a safe zone until the mid-20s. So even PvP servers won't have early ganking/fighting. After that the faction quests don't usually cross in the regular paths -- though they come close -- but bonus questlines after the main faction world chain do cross. You can go looking for trouble, of course. The usual PvE (choose to flag) vs. PvP server (always flagged) divisions here.

Mechanics:
No death penalty or gear deterioration for PvP deaths. Can respawn either in-place with short run-away-period invisibility or at a nearby med center, so camping is impractical. Applying CC to a player builds up his "resolve bar", and when it's full he's immune to further CC for a while (attempt to prevent stunlocking). High HP pools so you can't ever be one- or two-hit by someone of similar level. PvP gear earned for structured stuff above, which of course is available on all server types. Additional "expertise" stat on PvP gear, which is supposed to give... what, 10% advantage in PvP situations? 5%?

 

[lupi]

pvp or go home.

 

[mephiston5]

So, Empire, Republic, or both?

Perhaps we start with one and and potentially create an opposite faction guild for alts at some later point?

I have a slight preference for the Empire based on my (limited) beta experiences... The story was just more interesting/fun.

 

[Chaptorial]

Definitely interested in PVE/East Coast.

 

[mephiston5]

The more I think about it... PVE or RP PVE. Plenty of PVP opportunities on PVE servers...without dealing with the negatives.

 

[StepUp]

Just had Sith or Republic added to the poll. If you have already voted, please list your preference in the thread. Before the threads were Merged I believe the Voting Was 9 Republic, 6 Sith, and 6 who did not care which side we played on. I will be closing voting this evening, and creating guild based on the votes, so make your voice heard!

 

[KeithTalent]

I'd prefer Republic as I enjoyed the story elements I encountered on that side in my limited testing. It also made me a bit uncomfortable being a jerk on the Sith side, it's just not my nature.

I have zero interest in anything but PvE.

KT

 

[velillen]

I'd prefer Republic as I enjoyed the story elements I encountered on that side in my limited testing. It also made me a bit uncomfortable being a jerk on the Sith side, it's just not my nature.

I have zero interest in anything but PvE.

KT

Im basically the same. Though i am West Coast and it looks like WC is losing the poll lol.

i played on a pvp server in WoW and it was just kind of meh. For the most part it was just ganking. Either player A would see you attacking a mob and just join in on th emob's side. or it would be 2-3 players vs 1. And witht he ability to just flag yourself for pvp it makes it a bitter better if you do want to go pvp outside or have guild vs guild or something.

 

[KeithTalent]

Im basically the same. Though i am West Coast and it looks like WC is losing the poll lol.

Heh, I'm the only other person that voted West Coast.

KT

 

[s44]

I voted Republic, because that's my main preference, though I wouldn't mind playing my Agent alt with you guys either. I do agree that Empire leaves not a lot of room for light side: you can be personally virtuous, but then why are you helping the racist, slave-taking, Dark Side regime?

I'm also planning to do a fair amount of PvP - including staying flagged most of the time - but don't feel like dealing with the riff raff that PvP servers attract.

 

[StepUp]

I voted Republican, PvE, and East.

Although the poll shows Sith right now, based on the results before the merging of threads, Republican is still the favored side.

I do believe that having an alt guild on the Sith side might not be a bad idea either.

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

don't feel like dealing with the riff raff that PvP servers attract.

I had this feeling I was being talked about!

 

[velillen]

Heh, I'm the only other person that voted West Coast.

KT

Well luckily based on my WoW experience it doesnt really matter all that much. I played on an east coast server and there were plenty of people on the west coast in my guild. I actually didnt mind it as we would raid at 9EST (6 my time) so we'd be done around 10pm my time. Vs the west coast guilds started 8 or 9 and finished later. Since im planning on being more casual than i was in WoW i doubt it would make much of a difference for me.

 

[paperfist]

Just had Sith or Republic added to the poll. If you have already voted, please list your preference in the thread. Before the threads were Merged I believe the Voting Was 9 Republic, 6 Sith, and 6 who did not care which side we played on. I will be closing voting this evening, and creating guild based on the votes, so make your voice heard!

I'd let the poll go a few more days if possible just to get a better feel.

 

[StepUp]

I'd let the poll go a few more days if possible just to get a better feel.

I can do that.

 

[mephiston5]

Casting my vote for Empire (I voted before faction options were added).

Also, the guild creation section of the SWTOR website is currently locked. Future guilds will need to be created in game.

So, the earliest we can create a guild would be the first days of early access (if we can get enough people together).

 

[StepUp]

Casting my vote for Empire (I voted before faction options were added).

Also, the guild creation section of the SWTOR website is currently locked. Future guilds will need to be created in game.

So, the earliest we can create a guild would be the first days of early access (if we can get enough people together).

That's unfortunate. Sounds like we won't be clumped together, but rather have to choose a server.